United Marriage Encounter is located in Muscatine, IA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (P46) the organization is classified as: Family Counseling, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Marriage Encounter is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, United Marriage Encounter generated $325.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS TO ALL LEGALLY MARRIED, ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, COUPLES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR THEIR EXPENSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, WITH THE WEEKEND DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2022 AND 170+ REGULAR DONORS, WE WERE ABLE TO HOST 241 COUPLES ON OUR WEEKENDS, OF WHICH 25% WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WE KNOW OF NO OTHER MARRIAGE ORGANIZATIONS HELPING IN THIS CAPACITY. AFTER THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE, OUR MISSION IS TO HELP THE COUPLES CONTINUE THEIR TRANSFORMATION BY OFFERING ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. THIS IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE HELP OF OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS AND THE SUPPORT OF OTHER FOUNDATIONS. WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR ESTIMATED 3,000 MEMBERS WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THEIR MARRIAGE AND FUTURE WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE LOCAL CHURCHES. UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (UME) CONTINUES TO HAVE A PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, AND AUSTRALIA, OFFERING MARRIAGE HELP FOR LOCAL CITIZENS. UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WAS RANKED NUMBER THREE ON "THE 10 BEST CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE CONFERENCES, RETREATS AND INTENSIVES 2017-2018" BY THE THEOLOGICAL DEGREES AND IS LISTED AS ONE OF "AMERICA'S BEST CHARITES." WWW.BEST-CHARITIES.ORG.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rosemarie Thurber Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Darren Thurber Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jerry Webb Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Carolyn Webb Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kendall Thomas Executive Clergy Couple | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Cathy Thomas Executive Clergy Couple | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,588 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,588 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,620 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $325,086 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $40,644 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $323,012 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $227,095 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $21,202 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,122 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $387,341 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $643,760 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $431,655 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $212,105 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $643,760 |